China’s newly-amended arbitration law: progress and challenges
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12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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- Online
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- Webinar
About this event
What are the key changes introduced by China’s newly amended Arbitration Law? To what extent does the new framework enhance China’s position as a seat for international arbitration, and where do uncertainties or challenges remain?
Promulgated in 2025 and effective from 1 March 2026, the amended Arbitration Law reflects China’s effort to develop a more arbitration-friendly legal framework. The revised legislation introduces new statutory definitions and codifies certain practices that have emerged in international arbitration in recent years. At the same time, aspects of the reform have generated discussion regarding their scope, interpretation, and long-term impact on arbitration practice in China.
This webinar will offer a balanced assessment of the principal amendments and their practical implications for practitioners. Join us for a discussion hosted by the SOAS Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre with Dr. Wei Sun, Partner at Zhong Lun Law Firm (Beijing), who specialises in international investment and commercial arbitration.
About the speaker
Wei Sun
Dr Wei Sun is a Managing Partner at Zhong Lun Law Firm and an expert in international arbitration and litigation. He represents China at the UNCITRAL Working Group II and is a Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration. He also serves on the boards of the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC), the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC), and the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC). Dr Sun is Adjunct Professor at the China University of Political Science and Law and Convenor of the Construction Dispute Expert Group at CIETAC. A prolific author and speaker, he contributes widely to international legal scholarship and conferences.
